2006 Toyota Corolla vs. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 944 kg more than 2006 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mercury Mountaineer is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Mercury Mountaineer. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Corolla. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2010 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Corolla | 2010 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Toyota | Mercury |
| Model | Corolla | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1148 kg | 2092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1826 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
